Mozambique: Civil servants trained in the fight against corruption

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Mozambique: Civil servants trained in the fight against corruption

12:09 CAT | 13 Mar 2025

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Civil servants and state agents in the Dondo district of Sofala are being trained, by way of a workshop promoted by the Dondo District Attorney’s Office, in combating corruption, a phenomenon that has mainly affected public institutions.

According to Dondo district attorney Ewandia Vontade, the training aims to raise awareness among civil servants about crimes in the public administration that weaken the government’s local development efforts.

“Since these are sectors that are easily involved in corruption schemes, the Attorney’s Office saw the need to train civil servants and state agents, so that they can also replicate the knowledge acquired in communities and in the workplace,” explained Vontade.

The prosecutor did not specify whether corruption cases in Dondo are increasing or decreasing, but acknowledged that the lack of information is one of the main obstacles to effectively combating this crime.

“I cannot say whether corruption cases are increasing or decreasing in Dondo, but we believe it is important to promote this training. We realize that many employees are unaware of the procedures to follow when corruption situations arise. We believe that, after the training, this reality can change,” Vontade said.

Vontade noted that the punishment for corruption depends on the complexity of each situation and the time needed to determine the veracity of the facts. She therefore appealed to the population to report cases and to be patient during their investigation and resolution.

Participant Joaquim Matias, a civil servant, says that training is essential to reducing corruption cases in both the public and private sectors. “Corruption is present in almost all sectors,” Matias said. “With the techniques we learned during the training, I believe that the number of cases can decrease. I have seen many young people being scammed when looking for a job, but now, with this knowledge, we will know how to act in these situations.”

Joana António, another participating state agent, highlighted that fighting corruption was not easy, but argues that the government should intensify its efforts to eradicate this practice, especially among the young.

“It is not easy to fight corruption. It has been present for many years, even among leaders. The government needs to redouble its efforts to put an end to this practice. Training is important, but it would be even more beneficial to also involve young people, community and religious leaders in future training sessions,” António suggested.

Source: Noticias